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Emperor penguins listed as endangered species — IUCN
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Emperor penguins listed as endangered species — IUCN
April 9 07:21 AM
PARIS, France (AFP) — The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to ext...
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Russia returns bodies of 1,000 soldiers to Ukraine
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April 9 07:14 AM
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — Moscow on Thursday handed over the remains of 1,000 soldiers to Ukraine, a Russian source in Moscow's negotiating delegation to...
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PAHO director warns of ‘escalating surge’ of dengue and other diseases
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PAHO director warns of ‘escalating surge’ of dengue and other diseases
April 9 07:06 AM
LYON, France (CMC) — The director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr Jarbas Barbosa, says the escalating surge of dengue and other arb...
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Gordon summoned!
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Gordon summoned!
MP to return before ethics committee as scrutiny deepens over accuracy of statements made in closed-door meeting
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
April 9 12:20 AM
Gordon summoned!
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‘JTA not making up stories’
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‘JTA not making up stories’
NPTAJ says it also heard reports of inappropriate behaviour from hurricane shelterees
Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer 
April 9 12:18 AM
‘JTA not making up stories’
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Malie Donn closes Vacae Weekend with electrifying performance
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Malie Donn closes Vacae Weekend with electrifying performance
April 9 12:16 AM
Malie Donn closes Vacae Weekend with electrifying performance
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Search intensifies for gunmen caught on video firing weapons in Jarrett Lane
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 9 12:14 AM
Manhunt!
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Blue dynasty
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Blue dynasty
JC head coach planning to retain Boys’ Champs title for years to come after 2026 triumph
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 9 12:12 AM
Johnson looking to build on Champs legacy at JC
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Jamaican artist takes Tricia Handmade global
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Jamaican artist takes Tricia Handmade global
April 8, 2026
What started as a self-taught venture into handmade jewellery has grown into an international opportunity for local artist Tricia Gordon-Johnston, who...
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‘We have a bishop!’ Colin Reid elected Anglican shepherd of Montego Bay
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‘We have a bishop!’ Colin Reid elected Anglican shepherd of Montego Bay
April 8, 2026
The 155th synod of the Anglican Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands on Wednesday elected the Very Rev Colin Reid as the new bishop of Montego Bay...
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Court appearance for soldier charged in girlfriend’s murder delayed to Friday
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Court appearance for soldier charged in girlfriend’s murder delayed to Friday
April 8, 2026
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — The first court appearance of a Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) soldier charged with the murder of his girlfriend in Manchester last...
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Education Ministry probing reports that students exposed to sex by people in school shelters
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Education Ministry probing reports that students exposed to sex by people in school shelters
April 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information says it is investigating reports that students are being exposed to sex by ...
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NWC eases water restrictions on Constant Spring network
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NWC eases water restrictions on Constant Spring network
April 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The National Water Commission (NWC) says customers served by the Constant Spring water supply system in Kingston and St Andrew (KSA)...
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Terrelonge leads Jamaica’s delegation to OACPS summit
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Terrelonge leads Jamaica’s delegation to OACPS summit
April 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Alando Terrelonge led Jamaica’s delegation to the 11th summit...
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BOOT Jamaica named business of the year at St Ann Chamber awards
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BOOT Jamaica named business of the year at St Ann Chamber awards
April 8, 2026
RUNAWAY BAY, St Ann—BOOT Jamaica was awarded business of the year, the highest honour at the St Ann Chamber of Commerce Awards Ceremony, solidifying i...
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No ongoing egg importation, says Agriculture Ministry
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No ongoing egg importation, says Agriculture Ministry
April 8, 2026
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is advising that there is no ongoing importation of eggs under the temporary arrangement, as the wai...
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‘Deeply troubling’
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‘Deeply troubling’
JTA head says students exposed to sex by people in school shelters
Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer 
April 8, 2026
‘Deeply troubling’
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Spur Tree tragedy
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Spur Tree tragedy
Two fatally flung from tractor trailer in nasty crash
Kasey Williams | Reporter 
April 8, 2026
Spur Tree tragedy
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Powering a return to normal life
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Powering a return to normal life
20 generators for schools in the west
BY RENAE OSBOURNE Observer staff reporter osbourner@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 8, 2026
Powering a return to normal life
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Rebuilding learning
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Rebuilding learning
How data tracking helped schools bring students back after Hurricane Melissa
April 8, 2026
Rebuilding learning
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Support grows for proposed law to strengthen rules in gated communities
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Support grows for proposed law to strengthen rules in gated communities
BY TASHAY EAST Intern writer 
April 8, 2026
Support grows for proposed law to strengthen rules in gated communities
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MoBay Night Run 2026 delivers major boost for student scholarships, hurricane recovery
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MoBay Night Run 2026 delivers major boost for student scholarships, hurricane recovery
April 8, 2026
MoBay Night Run 2026 delivers major boost for student scholarships, hurricane recovery
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UCC commemorates Social Work Month with symposium focused on justice and solidarity
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UCC commemorates Social Work Month with symposium focused on justice and solidarity
April 8, 2026
UCC commemorates Social Work Month with symposium focused on justice and solidarity
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‘We are in jeopardy’
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‘We are in jeopardy’
Flooded-out Amity Hall residents, councillor appeal for Montego River cleaning
April 8, 2026
‘We are in jeopardy’
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This Day in History
Keisha Wilks Proofreader keishaw@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 8, 2026
History
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Pope Leo slams ‘unacceptable’ threat to Iranian population
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Pope Leo slams ‘unacceptable’ threat to Iranian population
April 8, 2026
Pope Leo slams ‘unacceptable’ threat to Iranian population
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More than 600 homeless people receive Easter treat from Kiwanians
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More than 600 homeless people receive Easter treat from Kiwanians
April 8, 2026
More than 600 homeless people receive Easter treat from Kiwanians
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Know your English!
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Know your English!
Bermuda government announces updates to proficiency requirement for work permits
April 8, 2026
Know your English!
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Portmore gets Jamaica’s first dog park
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Portmore gets Jamaica’s first dog park
Codie-ann Barrett Business Reporter barrettc@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 8, 2026
Portmore gets Jamaica’s first dog park
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Rose Gardens advances through training, employment opportunities with Project STAR support
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Rose Gardens advances through training, employment opportunities with Project STAR support
April 7, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — More than $1.8 million in startup support has already been invested through Project STAR’s nano‑grant programme, a major highlight...
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Emperor penguins listed as endangered species — IUCN
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PARIS, France (AFP) — The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to ext...
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Russia returns bodies of 1,000 soldiers to Ukraine
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MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — Moscow on Thursday handed over the remains of 1,000 soldiers to Ukraine, a Russian source in Moscow's negotiating delegation to...
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PAHO director warns of ‘escalating surge’ of dengue and other diseases
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PAHO director warns of ‘escalating surge’ of dengue and other diseases
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LYON, France (CMC) — The director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr Jarbas Barbosa, says the escalating surge of dengue and other arb...
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Gordon summoned!
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Gordon summoned!
MP to return before ethics committee as scrutiny deepens over accuracy of statements made in closed-door meeting
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
April 9, 2026
Gordon summoned!
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‘JTA not making up stories’
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‘JTA not making up stories’
NPTAJ says it also heard reports of inappropriate behaviour from hurricane shelterees
Anthony Lewis | Observer Writer 
April 9, 2026
‘JTA not making up stories’
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